Ransomware Research
Sa58 Ransomware
Sa58 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Sa58
- First Seen
- January 1, 2023
How Sa58 Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Sa58 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..sa58
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Sa58 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
info.txt
Ransom message:
notes/info.txt
Note locations:
Desktop
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Sa58 ransomware:
VTropia.exe
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About This Analysis
This Sa58 ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Sa58.
Last updated: July 30, 2025